Youth Program Assistant

About Goodwill
We believe in the potential of individuals to make positive changes in their lives. We believe that education and training empower people to make those changes. Our vision for the communities we serve is that each person is able to choose rewarding employment, financial security and the experience of educational achievement. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). We embrace our employees’ differences and acknowledge and support our collective responsibility. If you need any assistance in applying please contact Recruiting@evergreengoodwill.org for any assistance or accommodation requests.

Title: Youth Program Assistant - Marysville - Aerospace Program

Salary Range: $22.00-26.00 hourly

About the Position

The Youth Program Assistant will work jointly with the Youth Program Manager in the planning and implementation of daily events and activities for Youth, ages 15-21, in college and career preparation while prompting environmental stewardship, 21st century digital skills and soft skills.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• Implement student curriculum.
• Oversee the classroom environment to support youth and classroom goals.
• Assist the instructor in providing a quality training experience.
• Encourage and support youth participation in the training experience.
• Assist in facilitating and supervising youth program group meetings, workshops and special projects.
• Assist the instructor in developing lesson plans based on the youth goals.
• Supervise breakfast and lunch.
• Drive youth to field trips and provide off-site supervision.
• Participate in program meetings with instructors and partner with organization staff.
• Responsible to support, advance, and contribute to a DEI framework.
• Collaborate with students, staff and managers to purposefully work to implement student centered DEI initiatives.
• Attend required meetings, trainings and develop and deliver presentations.
• Assist in organizing and supervising field trips, such as outdoor activities in wilderness settings.
• Upholds safe work practices in support of a safety culture through awareness and observation; assist in safety training of employees; reports any potential hazards or accidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements (Qualifications for the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act)
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Counseling, Social Science, or related field or equivalent combination of experience and education. Lived-experience and international experience considered in lieu of more traditional, US achieved credentials.
• Experience: Must have experience working with multi-cultural youth who are experiencing multiple barriers to success. Minimum two years teaching/training experience. Minimum two years working with high school students, in coordinating partnerships with schools, data collection and reporting, and youth academic program development, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with remote instruction a plus.
• Multilingual skills a plus.
• Success in simplifying and communicating complex ideas and tasks. Experience teaching/training students who may not have any formal education.
• Must be flexible and have the ability to work in an environment with very diverse group of people.
• Must be committed to creating and sustaining a learning environment in which students feel safe, supported and encouraged; foster an environment that is inclusive, culturally rich, and bias free.

Computer/Technology Skills:

• Proficient knowledge with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Proficient knowledge of Google Workspace a plus.
• Ability to learn new technology and software as related to the job.

Physical Abilities
Able to safely lift/push/ pull up to 25 lbs., grasp, handle, finger and manipulate items; perform repetitive fine motor functions with fingers, wrists and arms, standing for long periods of time. Able to communicate with others effectively, verbally and in writing; including those who have limited English skills, large and small groups, and individuals.

Essential Mental/Sensory Abilities:

• Strong listening skills
• Growth mindset
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Presentation skills
• Time management
• Data skills
• Accuracy

Work Environment: Office/classroom environment; the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must have reliable transportation as this position requires travel to offsite meetings and events. Able to work a flexible schedule.

General Description of All Benefits
Evergreen Goodwill provides the following benefits to employees:
https://evergreengoodwill.org/evergreen-goodwill-employee-benefits

• Healthcare coverage that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• 100% employer-paid life insurance coverage, and supplemental coverage for life, accident, illness, and short- and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Interest-free loans for personal needs
• Access to an employee CARES (Creating Access to Resources for Employee Support) Program for unplanned life emergencies
• 403(b) Retirement Savings program with competitive matching from Evergreen Goodwill
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Tuition reimbursement program
• 15% discount on select T-Mobile plans for all employees
• 20% employee discount at your Evergreen Goodwill store, and other perks

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Goodwill believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. This position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit our employees nor Goodwill to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the Goodwill.